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SD18 YLM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 YLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 78,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-65 R16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 56,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 56,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 52,219 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 52,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 May 2023 47,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 42,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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SD18 YLM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD18 YLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SD18 YLM registered?

SD18 YLM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is SD18 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 YLM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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